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Lid for a container

a container and lid technology, applied in the field of lids, can solve the problems of unsuitable use for traditional beverage containers, unsuitable for portable use, and requiring substantial effort to open and close the cover of known containers

Active Publication Date: 2018-06-21
RUNWAY BLUE LLC
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Benefits of technology

The patent is about a lid for a container that has several technical features. First, the lid can be easily attached and removed from the container by a threaded or screw-type connection, which allows for quick and secure attachment without any leaks or spills. Second, the lid can cover a relatively large opening, making it easy to fill, clean, and wash the container. Lastly, the lid has an over center latching mechanism that allows for easy opening and closing of the container. The lid is securely held in the closed position to prevent fluid leaks or spills.

Problems solved by technology

Traditional beverage containers, such as a coffee mug, are generally unsuitable for drinking beverages while exercising or traveling because they can easily spill their contents, are often heavy, not readily portable, and are prone to breaking if dropped.
Traditional beverage containers are also generally unsuitable for use outside of a limited area because they may be relatively inconvenient to carry or transport, and may allow the contents to spill.
These known containers often require substantial effort to open and close the cover because the watertight or airtight seal must be formed or broken each time the cover is opened or closed.
Some of these containers, especially when the container is full, may undesirably allow some of the beverage to spill when the cover is opened.
In addition, because the cover may be suddenly and abruptly opened, this may cause some of the contents to spill.
Further, these known beverage containers may be difficult for some consumers to use because a relatively large amount of force may be required to open or close the cover.
Thus, some consumers may have substantial difficulty opening the cover.
Additionally, the cover of some of these known containers may be difficult to securely close and that unfortunately may allow the contents to spill or leak.
Disadvantageously, the cover may be difficult to open, close and / or rotate into the desired positions.
Some beverage containers undesirably require the button to be continuously depressed in order to drink from the container, which is often awkward and uncomfortable for the user.
Conventional beverage containers may also include rotating spouts and removable lids, but these types of devices are often difficult to open or close, especially for users with limited dexterity.
In particular, it may be challenging or almost impossible for some users to rotate the spout from a closed position to an open position because of the difficulty in grasping the spout.
It may also be problematic for many users to apply the force required to move the spout into the open position.
It may also be difficult for some users to remove the lid to allow access to the contents of the container.
Further, it may be tedious to constantly remove the lid before drinking and this may prevent liquids from being consumed while exercising, traveling, during sporting events, or when a quick or rapid drink is desired.
In addition, known beverage containers may be difficult or inconvenient to use because the opening may not be the desired size.
For example, the opening of some conventional containers may not allow sufficient fluid flow in some circumstances.
On the other hand, the openings of some conventional containers may allow too much fluid flow and that may make it awkward to drink from the container.
Further, conventional beverage containers may have limited usefulness because they may only be used for specific purposes.
Some conventional beverage containers may also be difficult to clean or reuse because of the shape, number of parts, and complex configuration of one or more components.

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[0075]The present invention is generally directed towards a lid for a container. The principles of the present invention, however, are not limited to lids for containers. It will be understood that, in light of the present disclosure, the lids and containers disclosed herein may have a variety of shapes, sizes, configurations, and arrangements. It will also be understood that lids and containers may include any suitable number and combination of features, components, aspects, and the like. In addition, while the lids and containers shown in the accompanying figures are illustrated as having particular styles and configurations, it will be appreciated the lids and containers may have any suitable style or configuration. Further, the lids and containers disclosed herein may be successfully used in connection with other types of objects and devices.

[0076]Additionally, to assist in the description of various exemplary embodiments of the lids and containers, words such as top, bottom, fr...

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Abstract

A lid may include first and second openings disposed within a spout. The first opening may provide a first fluid pathway to a fluid disposed in an attached container and the second opening may provide a second fluid pathway to a fluid disposed in the container. The lid may also include a spout at least partially defined by an outer wall. First and second openings may be disposed within the spout and the openings may be at least partially defined by the outer wall of the spout. A conduit, such as a straw, may be coupled to an opening. If desired, a closure may be connected to the lid and the closure may selectively close one or more of the openings.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 598,087, entitled LID FOR A CONTAINERS, which was filed Jan. 15, 2015. The present application also claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 929,081, entitled LID FOR A CONTAINER, which was filed Jan. 19, 2014; U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 944,536, entitled OPENING FOR A CONTAINER, which was filed on Feb. 25, 2014; U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 004,673, which was filed May 29, 2014; U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29 / 479,736; and U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29 / 479,737; each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.[0002]This application is also related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, filed ______, entitled LID FOR A CONTAINER (Attorney Docket No. 51697.10028US02); and U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, fi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G19/22A47J43/27B65D47/08
CPCA47G19/2272A47J43/27B65D47/0847B65D2543/00046A47G19/2266B65D43/02B65D47/0857B65D85/72
Inventor SORENSEN, STEVEN MMEYERS, DAVID O
Owner RUNWAY BLUE LLC
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